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TopicAncient Egypt

Topic: Ancient Egypt

Egyptian deserts were once underwater. The discovery of a shark graveyard is proof

A team of researchers led by Tarek Yassin, a geologist at the Cairo University, found shark teeth that date back to the Cretaceous period, nearly 145 to 66 million years ago.

Largest Christian monastery in Egypt. What this discovery means

After the advent of Christianity, religious beliefs in Egypt shifted and new churches and monasteries rose up. This transition started around the first century CE.

Spinal cord relies on a ‘signal’ for healing and repair, and ‘EV’ shuttles in the human body

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

On Camera

India cannot afford an FDI rulebook that scares away foreign capital

The draft rules could replace existing flexibility with stricter pricing and control requirements, potentially affecting foreign investment flows.

Is India becoming too dependent on Russian oil? The answer isn’t straightforward

Russia now accounts for about half of India’s crude imports. Experts say this reflects source diversification, but high concentration carries risks from sanctions, shipping curbs.

Sergio Gor visits Tata-Lockheed Martin facility days after IAF issues RFP for transport aircraft

Sergio Gor visits C-130J production line at TLMAL as Tata and Lockheed Martin explore the Medium Transport Aircraft competition and expand defence manufacturing in India.

Munir’s latest power grab is proof of his paranoia. Dictatorship and delusion go together

At some point Pakistani dictators begin to show paranoia. That’s the strategic reality most relevant to India since the late fifties. Munir’s case is worse, like some sudden acrophobia.